AU-03 Investigator, Fraser Valley and Interior Tax Services Office located in Vancouver, BC and Calgary, AB - Jobs in Vancouver

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Group and levelAU-003LocationVancouver, BC/C.-B. and/et Calgary, ABAppointment TypePerm/Temp: Acting, Lateral Move, Permanent, Promotion, TermClosing DateSeptember 15, 2023 11:59 PM Eastern TimePool to be createdYesSalary range$88,261 to $107,249RegionWesternLanguageEnglish EssentialRequisition number59891206About the jobThe CRA is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment with a diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. It starts with the hiring process. To find out more about the CRA’s actions in support of Employment Equity (EE), diversity and inclusion, and read testimonials from our employees and executives, please visit the following CRA web sites: Employment equity, diversity and inclusion and Our workforce testimonials - Canada.ca.We encourage you to complete the EE Staffing questionnaire as part of your application if you wish to be considered for appointments using the EE staffing requirement in this process. Also, ensure that you have provided consent in the EE staffing questionnaire for your EE information to be used for screening or selection. If you do not complete the questionnaire, you will not be considered for any appointments using the EE staffing requirement in this process. If you decide to modify your response or fill out this questionnaire at a later date, please notify the contact listed at the bottom of this notice of job opportunity.CRA’s National EE Staffing Strategy strives to eliminate gaps for the four EE designated groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women. Where an EE gap exists at the time of appointment, EE may be used as an appointment criterion for permanent and temporary appointments over six months made through this process. The CRA strives to offer employees a variety of flexible work arrangements to help them achieve work-life balance.Why work at the CRA The CRA has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada for 6 years in a row! We excel in the areas of employee engagement and performance, training and skills development, community involvement, health and family benefits well-being, diversity and inclusion, and much more. In addition to exciting and meaningful job duties, CRA offers some of the most sought-after benefits:Flexible schedules to find the balance that is right for you between your work and your personal life; Generous vacation leave and other leave provisions (i.e. family-related, sick days, etc.); A healthcare plan which covers many of life’s events: medical, prescription drugs, vision care, dental care, out-of-province medical expenses and hospitalizations, etc.); Access to an advantageous pension plan; A workplace that supports workforce diversity and the development of talents; All necessary work equipment is provided by the employer.The Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) is currently recruiting professional Investigators to join its dynamic team in Vancouver and Calgary. This exciting opportunity in a law enforcement environment will appeal to investigative professionals who like to be challenged, are adept at solving complex forensic and other problems, manage ambiguity and shifting priorities while meeting tight deadlines. We are seeking Investigators of high integrity and professionalism who work effectively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders in challenging tax evaders and non-compliance. The CRA Criminal Investigations Program is committed to enforcing the Acts administered by the Canada Revenue Agency by detecting and deterring tax evasion. Working with Canadian and international partners, CRA Criminal Investigations strives to be a leader in criminal tax investigations in Canada. Our workplace offers professional challenges with extensive learning support and work-life balance. Come and be a part of our exciting and dynamic team.The job duties as an AU-03 Investigator include, but are not limited to:Conducts investigations into financial schemes of taxpayers suspected of tax evasion in complex cases of domestic and international tax fraud schemes, with a forensic approach, employing current and/or innovative investigative techniques and tools. Establishes the theory of proof, conducts interviews, evaluates witnesses, procures, preserves and weighs all evidence and defences to determine whether a criminal prosecution recommendation is warranted and prepares a prosecution report including recommendations to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC). Assists the PPSC lawyers in fulfilling the legal requirement to disclose all relevant information, documents and materials to the taxpayer and their counsel, in the preparation of evidence and witnesses for trial where fraudulent actions or financial benefits associated with tax evasion has been discovered and documented, acts as the primary witness in court regarding the conduct of the investigation and with the enforcement of court ordered sentences including fines.To view the complete work description click here: AU0613. If you cannot access the link, you may contact the person/email listed at the bottom of the notice to obtain a copy of the work description. Please note that we are reviewing the salary of this position. For more information, please click here.A pool will be established for each location, Vancouver, BC and Calgary, AB. The pools established from this staffing process may be used to staff similar positions.To applyPersons living in Canada and Canadian citizens and permanent residents living abroad. Preference for appointment will be given to veterans, Canadian citizens and permanent residents. AND eligible veterans and Canadian Forces members AND individuals with preferred status who live or work within the general rule of minimum distance of the position(s) being staffed. PLEASE NOTE: In the case of applicants previously terminated or rejected on probation from positions within the CRA, additional verifications will be conducted. Based on the reasons for termination or rejection, an applicant may not be considered further in the staffing process or considered for appointment, as they may be deemed to not meet one or more of the staffing requirements. Please note that this process will be used to staff positions in Vancouver, BC and Calgary, AB only. If you are a candidate from the general public, you will have to pay for any expenses related to your participation in this staffing process, as well as any relocation costs if you receive an offer of employment from this process. Qualified members and former members of the Canadian Forces who receive an offer of employment are not entitled to relocation costs from the CRA. They may, however, be entitled to a final relocation from the Department of National Defence.Essential staffing requirements To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements.Education The CRA’s minimum education standard for AU - Auditing Note: Candidates are responsible to ensure that clear and legible electronic copies of their education credentials are uploaded as attachments into the education factor(s) section of their candidate profile. Failure to do so may result in your application not being given further consideration. CRA will accept foreign credentials as long as they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials Candidates with foreign designations must have their designation confirmed by the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA). Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate.Experience A minimum of three (3) consecutive years of experience within the last five (5) years in accounting, taxation, auditing, finance, or compliance in at least one of the following roles:Law Enforcement officials who investigate financial crimes; Preparing and maintaining accounting systems, including ledgers, journals and financial statements; Auditing of Financial Statements, or Review engagements, or Notice to Reader engagements; Auditing of Income Tax or Sales Tax returns; Preparing and filing Corporation Income Tax returns and related filings such as Shareholder’s Personal Income Tax Returns, GST Returns, Employee filings, and Foreign Reporting; Internal Auditing; Regulatory Compliance in the financial sector; Administration or Enforcement of taxation statutes; or Administration or Enforcement of criminal statutes.You must upload a résumé with your application which describes how you meet the essential pre-requisite experience listed above, including position titles, duties, dates (years and months) that you acquired the experience, and the name and phone number(s) of a supervisor(s) who can validate your example(s). The onus is on applicants to demonstrate that they meet the experience requirements. Insufficient information may result in your application not being considered further. You must have obtained the experience by the application closing date. Experience demonstrated in your résumé and questionnaire will be used at the screening for prerequisites. Experience and Assessment results may be used at appointment to select candidate(s) for employment opportunities. You must upload your education credentials in the education section of your candidate profile and submit all required documents by the closing date and time of this poster. Failure to do so can result in your application not being considered further.AssessmentIf you have a limitation that may impact your performance during an assessment, such as a test or interview, you may require an accommodation, and we encourage you to ask for it. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. If we invite you to be assessed, we will send you more information on how to request accommodation measures throughout this staffing process.Each request will be individually reviewed. You will be asked to provide information regarding your limitations to be reviewed by a trained assessment accommodation advisor. If needed, professional documentation may be requested to determine the appropriate accommodation measures. All information will be kept confidential.For examples of assessment accommodations, please visit: Accommodation during an assessment as a candidate.Minimum and essential The minimum and essential staffing requirements indicated below will be assessed during the process and may be used to identify candidates for positions. Asset staffing requirements may also be assessed during the staffing process and may be used to identify candidates for positions. You will be notified in advance of any asset requirements to be evaluated.Ability to effectively communicate in English – written communication Ability to effectively communicate in English – verbal communicationAsset We may use the following, and additional Asset staffing requirements to screen applications.Employment Equity Performance validation Experience relevant to the position being staffed Dependability Cognitive abilities, behavioural competencies, traits, and drivers using an Unsupervised Internet Test Ability to determine relevancy and sources of information pertaining to a criminal fraud investigation Ability to analyse, summarise and present evidence Budgetary considerations Minimize business disruption Program continuityWe may limit the number of candidates to be considered further in this staffing process by using a top-down approach to select candidates with the best results achieved. You will be notified of any additional asset staffing requirement(s) to be administered. Assessments will be conducted in October through December, 2023. You are expected to make yourself available for assessment when scheduled. Assessments will only be rescheduled for exceptional circumstances. The staffing board will make these decisions on a case by case basis.Conditions of employmentSecurity: Reliability/Enhanced Reliability Status Willingness to work overtime Willingness to travel Valid Driver’s license or personal mobility to a degree normally associated with the possession of a driver’s license Willingness to work on evenings and/or on weekends Capacity to regularly lift objects weighing up to 20 kilograms Willingness to work shifts or a flexible schedule (including weekends and statutory holidays)McNeil Policy Applicants should be aware of the following court decision: https://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/6614/index.do. The Supreme Court of Canada decision in R. v. McNeil imposed a legal duty on the Crown to disclose to the accused, acts of serious misconduct or criminal records of potential crown witnesses that either (1) are relevant to the investigation or (2) could reasonably impact on the case against the accused. The CRA recognizes this obligation to provide the Crown with records relating to such findings that could affect the credibility of the employee as a witness in the case against the accused. The onus is on any CRA employee involved in a criminal investigation, as a witness, to make the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) aware, in writing, of all items covered by this policy.Want to know moreWe encourage you to read Important information on staffing at the CRA to find out more about staffing processes and how to apply.CRA employees support the economic and social well-being of Canadians, and build public trust. We have high expectations, and our employees are held to the standards of conduct outlined in our Code of integrity and professional conduct and Directive on conflict of interest, gifts and hospitality, and post-employment.ContactName: CID Staffing Board Email address: CIDEXTAU3@cra-arc.gc.ca